Farm worker, general
MULTI SEEDS FARMING
Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Corn farming
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- Oilseed (except soybean) farming
- Organic farming
- Other miscellaneous crop farming
- Other poultry farming
- Mushrooms
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Staff accommodation provided
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Mixing fertilizer
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
- Perform livestock feeding
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Perform general farm duties
- Write daily basic progress reports
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cherries
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginseng
- Grapes
- Greenhouse tomatoes
- Greenhouse vegetables
- Herbs
- Melons
- Onions
- Seed corn
- Strawberries
- Sweet corn
- Tomatoes
- Zucchinis
Equipment and machinery experience
- Carrot seeder
- Onion seeder
- Onion transplanter
- Harvesters
Area of specialization
- Nursery or greenhouse
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site daycare available
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for mature workers
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities